GTPD Media Release- Fight Involving Unauthorized Flag Football Tournament At Gloucester Township Community Park 3-8-2025
Gloucester Township Police Media Release- Fight Involving Unauthorized Flag Football Tournament At Gloucester Township Community Park
On 03/08/25, at approximately 1:07pm, Gloucester Township Police responded to the Gloucester Township Community Park on Hickstown Road for the report of a fight.
Patrons from the park advised Police Communications that there was a large group fighting by the football field. An Officer who was at the park for a separate incident also heard the commotion and ran to investigate. Upon arrival, Officers found forty subjects in a group actively shoving each other and arguing, while a larger crowd started to congregate around them. Officers quickly intervened, keeping the parties separated and dispersing the crowd. Officers remained on location for an hour to maintain the peace and safety of other patrons in the park.
All of the parties involved were at the park for an unsanctioned/unauthorized Flag Football Tournament that was advertised on private Social Media. The event was not authorized by the Gloucester Township Parks and Recreation Department, which does require a permit to use the athletic fields for organized events. The altercation was initiated when Coaches from a Flag Football team were disgruntled with a tournament organizer and demanded a refund of their entry fees.
The Gloucester Township Police Department is actively investigating this incident and criminal charges and local ordinance violations are pending for those involved.
The safety of residents and guests is paramount to Gloucester Township, who also acknowledges the importance of sports and outdoor activities within our community. With this in mind athletes should use caution and make sure events advertised on Social Media are legitimate with proper permits, ensuring the safety and security of all involved.
https://gtpolice.com/news/article/2124
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Gloucester Township Police Department
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Clementon, NJ 08021
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